Residents have been offered temporary relief accommodation in community halls in the area and a temporary marquee has also been erected at the request of the affected residents to house their belongings.

Neilson said it would take at least a week for the city's solid waste management department to clear the debris.

"The site would then have to be levelled and redesigned. This will take approximately a week, if all goes according to plan," he said.

"The city urges members of the community to work with the city in this regard."

All water and electricity services are in the process of being reconnected, Neilson said.

The city will attempt to establish several large-scale areas which will be surrounded by fire-breaks, pedestrian walkways, and peripheral water, sanitation and electricity services.

"The city will, in this way, be able to enhance access to emergency and other services," Neilson said.

He said the city had discussed the plan with the community and its leaders.

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